Pregnancy Massage

The changes expectant mothers experience as their bodies adjust to accommodate and sustain another life are enormous. Pregnancy is typically accompanied by discomfort as tendons and skin are stretched, weight is gained, the structural alignment of the body changes, hormones are out of balance, organs are constricted and pressure on various body structures increases. Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress and relieve muscle tension.

Studies have shown that regular massage, particularly from about thirty five weeks until birth greatly reduced the mother’s perception of labour pain, thus reducing the amount of pain relief needed.

Benefits

Reduces muscle discomfort

Increase lymphatic drainage and reduce edema

Increases flexibility

Improves sleep through stress reduction

Nourishes the foetus through increased blood circulation to fetal cells

Contraindications

Nausea or vomiting

Risk of miscarriage

Cramping / bleeding

Gestational diabetes

Please check with your Doctor if you have any concerns about massage during your pregnancy